Financial LITERACY PROGRAM

 

Application Deadline: February 28, 2023

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In partnership with Fifth Third Bank, Atlanta GLOW is hosting a financial literacy program called Empower U. The mission of Empower U is to take quality financial products and services directly to people and empower them to take control of their financial future. In just 90 - 120 minutes per week over a 6 week period, we will help youth and young adults learn all the basics of finance—including how to make money, budget and save—in easy to understand terms. Each lesson in the 8 module curriculum provides a unique, engaging approach to financial literacy that meets youth/young adults where they are, and helps them apply their knowledge to gradually more complex scenarios.

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Program Eligibility

Please visit our Program Eligibility page for the criteria required for participation in Atlanta GLOW's programs.

 

​Download Parental Consent Form

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Program Dates

This is a 6-week program hosted on Saturdays (11 am - 1:00 pm) from March 11 - April 15.

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Program Location

The first five weeks of our program are hosted virtually via Zoom. The final week is hosted in person at our Mentoring Cafe in Marietta. 

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Program Format

• Weeks 1-6: Live, Web-based Training Session

• Week 5: In-Person, Community Action Project Presentations and Program Graduation

• Transportation assistance and refreshments are provided for in-person sessions.

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Participants who successfully complete the 6-week program will have the opportunity to earn up to $150 in Earn and Learn cash incentives upon program graduation.

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Onboarding Process

Upon receipt of a program application, we require applicants to attend a virtual orientation and complete a brief financial literacy assessment. Both steps are required in order to be admitted to the program.